Thirukkural · அறத்துப்பால் · கூடா ஒழுக்கம்
Thirukkural 278
Kural 278
மனத்தது மாசாக மாண்டார் நீராடி
மறைந்தொழுகு மாந்தர் பலர்.
Manaththadhu Maasaaka Maantaar Neeraati
Maraindhozhuku Maandhar Palar
Many wash in hollowed waters, living lives of hidden shame; Foul in heart, yet high upraised of men in virtuous fame
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